Hello there! Thanks to those of you who recently followed my blog. I am not updating it as often I once did, but if you want you can also get some updates on my sewing princess instagram feed. I hope you’re all well in spite of the current circumstances. As many countries are proceeding to ease lockdown measures, we still have to be cautious. Personally, … Continue reading Self-drafted blue shirt – getting closer to perfect sleeve?
Happy Easter! Finally sitting down to share one of my latest makes (I was so eager I forgot to remove the basting stiches at the hem! sorry)…a jacket that has been on my wish list for over a year. Vogue V1526 is unique pattern by late fashion designer Paco Peralta. Though we only met once we had been in touch over several years and I … Continue reading Designer Jacket for Spring: Paco Peralta Vogue V1526
It’s nice to get my act together and finally post one of my makes. Unfortunately it’s been taking me longer to take pictures and convert them than I would have anticipated. My motivation to go outside and pose has been steadily dwindling in the past couple of years…though sewing hasn’t stopped. Che bello essere finalmente riuscita ad organizzarmi e pubblicare uno dei capi cuciti in … Continue reading Burda 04/2014 116 Pants
I am warning you… this is the most timely and season-appropriate post I have ever written. 1 December 2019…it was a wet winter day…one of many, lately, I have to say. Luckily we had a break on Saturday and I managed to put up Christmas lights. Ready? Vi avverto…questo è il post più veloce e il più adatto alla stagione che abbia mai scritto. 1 … Continue reading Thurlow Sewaholic shorts
Despite the summer heat and my love/hate relationship with slippery fabrics…I sewed a pink outfit! Yes, it’s full on pink…a sort of pajama ;o) I have been meaning to make a faux jumpsuit ever since I saw Trine’s version on Instagram I was just afraid about adding an elasticated waist to the top…so I guess it’s more like a matching outfit than a faux jumpsuit. … Continue reading Pretty in Pink and a trip to the countryside
